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Published 17:09 IST, September 30th 2019

Rajkummar Rao: You probably never knew this side of his

Rajkummar Rao was a part of a lower-middle-class background and was based in the capital city. He has been a part of blockbusters like Stree, among others.

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Rajkummar Rao is well known for his choice of versatile, off-beat roles in his films. Whether he plays a shy lover, an immoral shopkeeper, dexterous tailor, or a distinguished lawyer, Rao slays every role he gets. With his boy-next-door made his mark in Bollywood with his unbeatable skills and versatility. The actor’s journey from being in dire straits in a lower-middle-class family to an eminent personality has been full of obstacles. Since his debut in Love, Sex Aur Dhokha, Rajkummar Rao has come a long way.

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First Breakthrough in Bollywood

When it comes to acting, the Bareilly Ki Barfi actor has proven his mettle as a seasoned actor and aced the game like no one else. Rajkummar Rao is the recipient of various national awards including National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, and Asia Pacific Screen Awards

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Also read: Rajkummar Rao’s Father Satyapal Yadav Passes Away At The Age Of 60

 “Muskuraane Ki Wajah Tum Ho”

Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao starred together in the 2014 thriller drama Citylights. In the world of modern-day relationships, this old-school celebrity couple has been dating each other for more than eight years now. Unlike most Bollywood love stories, this one did not hide and they did not shy away from accepting it publically. They shared their mutual admiration with the world through a popular social media page, where the world got to know about their incredible story. 

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“Bicky Please!”

The Stree actor is busy prepping up for his upcoming projects including Hardik Mehta’s Rooh-Afza,  Hansal Mehta’s Turram Khan, and Mikhil Musale’s Made In China. Made In China is a comedy film starring Mouni Roy and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles. The film produced by Dinesh Vijan under the banner of Maddock Films will hit the screens on October 25, 2019. Rooh-Afza is a horror comedy film that stars Jahanvi Kapoor and Varun Sharma besides Rao and is slated to theatrically release on April 17, 2020. Turram Khan is a social comedy co-starring Nushrat Barucha. The movie is scheduled to hit the theatres on January 31, 2020. 

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Also read: Priyanka Chopra-Rajkummar Rao Sign On 'The White Tiger' For Netflix

16:30 IST, September 30th 2019